The Creation was rapturously received by the audience when it premiered at Schwarzenberg Palace in Vienna in 1798.

During two visits to the UK in the 1790s, Haydn was inspired by Handel’s music. Thus, with renewed impetus and armed with John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’, the tutor of Beethoven and friend of Mozart composed his masterpiece, collaborating with his patron, Baron Gottfried van Swieten, to translate the English text into German.

Set out in three parts, it commences with the Representation of Chaos being transformed into order and light; Part II continues celebrating each aspect of the creation, whilst Part III is dedicated to the relationship between Adam and Eve.

The Great Hall at Barts is an impressive historical environment for our concerts. Ascend the stairs and marvel at the Hogarth paintings before being seated amidst benevolence past and present.

If you enjoy singing and like an informal approach, join our choir – we welcome new members. For information, call: 020 7588 3635.

SAVE THE DATE:Easter Concert – Monday 25th March at 7.30 pm in The Great Hall at Barts Hospital – tickets available at the door!

Our small, friendly group meets in the wonderful setting of St Bartholomew-the-Less, within the grounds of Barts Hospital. There are no auditions but if you can hold a tune and are enthusiastic, you are welcome to join us on Fridays from 7.00 to 9.00 pm, in Barts-the-Less Church, Barts Hospital, West Smithfield (Giltspur Street), EC1A 7BE – just inside the Henry VIII Gate, opposite Smithfield Meat Market.

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NEW SINGERS WELCOME

We welcome all voices - if you can sing in tune and have lots of enthusiasm, you will be welcome, with no formal audition or musical tests.
We meet on Fridays from 7.00 - 9.00 pm in Barts-the-Less - just on the left inside the Barts Hospital Henry VIII Gate, opposite Smithfield Meat Market.
For information on what we are rehearsing now, and for answers to any other queries you may have, call 020 7588 3635.